Canada C3 @ Museum

Join us to explore the Canada C3 voyage on the giant floor map. We will walk you through the voyage and learn about points of interest such as polar ice movement,  Arctic fish, northern plants and Canadian minerals. Bilingual. For all ages. Outside the museum (weather permitting) or in the 3rd floor gallery.  FREE, no reservation necessary.

What is Canada C3? This 150-day journey on a ship around Canada's three coastlines celebrates the 150th anniversary of Confederation. Intending to inspire a deeper understanding of our land, our peoples and our country, the project brings together participants from all walks of life and touches every community along the way.

The Journey at a Glance: 150 days on the icebreaker: Polar Prince. Travelling from Toronto, Ontario to Victoria, British Columbia via the Northwest Passage over 12 000 nautical miles (22 200 kilometres at sea).  15 legs, 7–12 days each with stops at Canada C3 Museum hubs, including Redpath Museum. 

Over 30 scientific experts from across the country participating. Read a selection of articles from project-participant blogs about the on-board research.